"The Gap" at Watsons Bay in the Eastern Suburbs is a well-known suicide spot (according to Wikipdia, about 50 annually). It's a high sandstone cliff which drops to a rock platform.
Lifeline and the Black Dog Institute have funded this and other signage to try to assist distressed people to seek help.
Nice gesture.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the sign has saved any lives yet.
Am I correct in understanding that there are two competing numbers? (different organisations)
Different organisations, yes.
ReplyDeleteLifeline is a secular organisation; the "Salvos" is the Salvation Army.
I guess they co-operate in provifding an option and wider coverage?
Very moving, very strong, this post.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a scary place ! Height above sea and to think people get so down they jump !! John
ReplyDeleteI agree. A former colleague and teacher activist did a year or so ago....so sad. So far in my life I have always found hope and optimism even in bad times. I hope that capacity continues....
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